what knowledge do you need in preparing to build a set of stairs? ◦you need a background in the...

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What knowledge do you need in preparing to build a set of stairs?◦You need a background in the following subjects:

Physical Sciences Mathematics Ability to “conceptualize” Ability to draw and sketch with ease Interest in Humanities Architectural and construction course work

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These are the same skills that you need to be an architect!

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In the United States

The Steps toBecoming an

Architect

This is a set of Stairs

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What is an Architect

What do you think an Architect is? Write down your answer and then turn to a partner and discuss your answers

A trained and licensed person who engages in the planning and designing of buildings

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What is Architecture

What do you think the term Architecture means?

The art and science of designing and constructing buildings

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What is Architectural

Based on the previous terms, what does the term Architectural mean?

Relating to or conforming to the rules of Architecture

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Step 1 6

Education

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Step 1: Education

1. Graduate High School2. Attend College 3. What questions should you ask before

selecting a college?

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Curriculum?Is the Program

Accredited?

DegreeOptions?

Special Interest?Professors?

Enrichment

Opportunities? FinancialAid?

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Step 1: Education

You will need to pursue a Architecture degree that is accredited by the:

◦Schools that are accredited by “NAAB” will meet the educational requirements for the exam required by most states.

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National Architectural

Accrediting Board

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What is the NAAB?

The National Architectural Accrediting Board

Professional organization that accredits U.S. professional degree programs in Architecture

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The B.S. Architecture

The B.S. Architecture is the pre-professional degree that gives students knowledge and career opportunities in architecture, the building industry, and related fields

131 credit hours

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Master of Architecture

The Master of Architecture is a professional degree and is accredited by National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB).

The program consists of 131 credit hours of undergraduate courses and 42 hours of graduate courses.

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Step 212

Internship

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What is a Internship?

Write down what you think the term internship means. What do you think the purpose of an internship is?

Is a work-related learning experience under the supervision of a practical trainer related to specific licensed professions

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Intern Development Program A comprehensive training plan. Wide variety of opportunities Three years minimum

◦ Can start prior to graduation◦ After your third year

Supervised Required by most states

Offered by:

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National Council of Architectural Registration Board

(NCARB)The American Institute of Architects

(AIA)

Step 2: Internship

= IDP

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Who is the NCARB?

The National Council of Architectural Registration Board (NCARB)

It is a professional association that administers the Architect Registration Examine (ARE) along with formulating qualifications, internships, and maintaining a register of certified architects

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Who is the AIA?

American Institute of Architects

Professional organization for architects that offer education, government advocacy, community redevelopment, and public outreach to support the profession of architecture and improve public image

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Step 317

Examination

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Step 3: Examination

What questions should you ask about the exam for your license?

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Requirements?

Content?StatevsNational?Time?

Rules, Statutes, Regulations?

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What is ARE?

Architect Registration Examination (ARE)

1. Is a required national exam for the licensing of an architect in the U.S. and Canada

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Step 3: Examination

Goal of Exam◦Test applicants on knowledge, skills and ability as it relates to

the practice of Architecture.

Purpose◦Concentrate on services that affect:

Public health, safety and welfare

Exam Content: ◦Programming planning and practice, site planning and

design, building design and construction systems, schematic design, structural systems, building systems, construction documents and services

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Architect Registration Examination (ARE)

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Step 3: Examination

NCARB◦Administers and monitors test contents◦Adopted by all U.S. states and Canada◦Create an NCARB Record

Personal record of your education and experience◦Time Limit = “Rolling Clock”

Must pass all divisions of the exam in five years!Requirements

◦Each state sets it own requirements based on education and experience.

◦Rules, Statutes and Regulations can change at any time

◦Verify prior to testing!21

ARE continued

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What are the components:

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License

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Step 4: License

What questions should you ask about getting your license to practice architecture?

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Registration?Title?

Guidelines?

National Requirements?

Fees?Reciprocity?

Law?

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Step 4: License

Required by Law!◦Illegal to practice architecture without a license

Requirements◦Registration varies by state◦Fees◦Renewal◦Reciprocity

Official Seal:◦Title

Licensed or Registered◦State◦Your Name◦License Number (#####)

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Your Name

#####

Title

State

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What are the components:

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CEUs

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What are CEUs?

Write down what you think CEU stands for, then turn to a partner and discuss

Continuing Education Unit

A measure of continuing education hours which are required to maintain a professional license

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Step 5: CEUs

What questions should you ask about the future?

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Maintaining your license?

AIA?CEUs?Professional Development?

Hours?

Types?

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Step 5: CEUs

Architects are required to keep up-to-date on factors related to the public’s health, safety and welfare.

Professional Development is earned by taking: CEUs which =

Requirements vary from state to state.◦ Hours per year◦ Types

Seminars, workshops, classes, conferences, self-study courses, etc…

The American Institute of Architects (AIA)◦ is a professional organization that can offer assistance in

earning CEUs.

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Continuing Education Units

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EducationInternship

ExamLicense

CEUs

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Floor Plans

We will start to create our 2D Cabin Floor Plans

I will create the exterior and interior walls of my cabin

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Resources

Resources◦ARCHcareers.org

http://www.archcareers.org◦National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB)

http://www.naab.org◦NCARB

http://www.ncarb.org/Experience-Through-Internship.aspx◦The American Institute of Architects

http://aia.org◦Bureau of Labor Statistics

http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos038.htm◦Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture

https://acsa-arch.org/home.aspx◦Texas Board of Architectural Examiners

http://www.tbae.state.tx.us/

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